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Granite setts (blocks) for road surfacing in early 20th century Hong Kong

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:46

Granite setts (a sett is a square or rectangular block) were a popular choice for paving Hong Kong's roads in the 1910s and 1920s, especially for roads that had heavy traffic.

The postcard below shows a section of Connaught Road. The road surface has a clear grid pattern that I believe shows it was paved with granite setts.